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Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 139
Posted By mstateglfr

Looks like Ten Dam recognized modesty would be...

Looks like Ten Dam recognized modesty would be best since he changed between some open car doors. If Dekker was actually standing there in the open without pants, I mean...that would get a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 165
Posted By mstateglfr

I use tubeless on my gravel bike. I dont use...

I use tubeless on my gravel bike. I dont use tubeless on my road bikes because...

- I dont ride them all frequently enough to want to bother with topping off or knowing what level sealant is at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 432
Posted By mstateglfr

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 432
Posted By mstateglfr

Its a joke. Your post autocorrected.

Its a joke. Your post autocorrected.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 93
Posted By mstateglfr

That article touches on the concept of a 30% tax...

That article touches on the concept of a 30% tax credit, up to $1500, for buying an ebike in an effort to reduce emissions.
Meanwhile, there is 0% tax credit, up to $0, for buying a pedal bike, even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 10:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 686
Posted By mstateglfr

It's reasonable to have a policy that requires...

It's reasonable to have a policy that requires clothing.

My GAS level is really low on this issue.
The OP is certainly entertaining for board engagement.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,496
Posted By mstateglfr

Noted.

Noted.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 972
Posted By mstateglfr

The industry is really failing at the...

The industry is really failing at the obsolescence part of your claimed planned obsolescence.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,521
Posted By mstateglfr

Do a lot of people really visit their town dump...

Do a lot of people really visit their town dump multiple times a month?
I think I was at our metro's dump in 2019.
...if klein frames were just laying around, I would make the drive more than once...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,272
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes, it does matter if the saddle is centered or...

Yes, it does matter if the saddle is centered or not because it matters for your individual body and fit.
This goes directly back to the bike fit suggestions that you ignorantly dismiss.
A bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,722
Posted By mstateglfr

Well you have referenced 'hard-core roadies' as a...

Well you have referenced 'hard-core roadies' as a group multiple times now, in a me v them format.
So...that's how it's me v them.


Some faster rolling tires and you will soon be king of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,722
Posted By mstateglfr

You description of how you view a select group of...

You description of how you view a select group of cyclists is sure to make for entertaining threads in the coming months.
Good job in setting up a 'me vs them' conflict, now that your insane bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,228
Posted By mstateglfr

VegasJen - why do you have spare parts with...

VegasJen - why do you have spare parts with brand names on them, if you are upset when a spare part with a brand name is on a bike from a different brand?
Seems goofy to do this to yourself, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-03-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 316
Posted By mstateglfr

Good lord- you should narrow your fork search by...

Good lord- you should narrow your fork search by figuring out which forks have the axle to crown(A-C) measurement that your frame needs in order to have the stated geometry be the actual geometry....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-24, 10:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,722
Posted By mstateglfr

Marathon Plus rolls amazingly well? Dude, this...

Marathon Plus rolls amazingly well?
Dude, this claim is the cherry on top of the delicious sundae that has been your posting the last couple weeks. You are a bike shop's dream customer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,272
Posted By mstateglfr

Don't move your saddle. What you clearly need is...

Don't move your saddle. What you clearly need is to spend multiple thousands on a new wheelset. That will get you where you want to go.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 21,396
Views: 5,301,760
Posted By mstateglfr

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-01-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 820
Posted By mstateglfr

You and the seller really don't see how the...

You and the seller really don't see how the routing is janked?

Those are aero brake levers and the brake cables are supposed to be routed under the tape.
The cables are just hanging loose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 503
Posted By mstateglfr

Gotta love that SRAM GRX group!**

Gotta love that SRAM GRX group!**
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 999
Posted By mstateglfr

^ you mentioned tubeless tires.. Someone clearly...

^ you mentioned tubeless tires.. Someone clearly hasn't had to remove a tubeless tire and reinstall with a tube due to an unsealable flat.
It isn't inherently difficult, but I certainly wouldn't...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 820
Posted By mstateglfr

Way to totally ignore the part of my post where I...

Way to totally ignore the part of my post where I take time to answer the questions you asked multiple times.

Yes, I am aware of what a sub-forum is. And yet, this place is called 'bike forums'...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-30-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 820
Posted By mstateglfr

What does it matter how much the bike cost new,...

What does it matter how much the bike cost new, nearly 40 years ago?

It's an '86 and cost $525 new.
The bike you posted has janked up brake cable routing.


Your continued insistence on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,060
Posted By mstateglfr

I would go with rim brake and mechanical...

I would go with rim brake and mechanical shifting. Indexed preferred, but friction would be fine.
My commute/tour bike has bar ends right now and the front is always friction, so it's not like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,340
Posted By mstateglfr

That isnt something I have ever read or...

That isnt something I have ever read or experienced/wanted, but there is no wrong way to ride so if its what you like...cool.

As a generalization...
- MTBs have trail that is on the high end of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,340
Posted By mstateglfr

With a 40mm tire, the Lynskey has 75mm of trail...

With a 40mm tire, the Lynskey has 75mm of trail in their L and XL sizes. That, to me, is a lot of trail for a drop bar gravel bike that has a max tire clearance of 45mm.
If that is what you want...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 999
Posted By mstateglfr

I find that keeping my expensive bike inside,...

I find that keeping my expensive bike inside, alongside wheels that aren't even on the bike, helps reduce maintenance and replacement costs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 999
Posted By mstateglfr

Is it a good deal compared to what? To me,...

Is it a good deal compared to what?

To me, that's an absurdly expensive wheelset even as a primary set, much less as a backup set.
To Bill Gates, it's a rounding error for the day.


Since...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,722
Posted By mstateglfr

No. As for why not, because... 1- weight ...

No.
As for why not, because...
1- weight
2- the 3" tire won't be inflated to a pressure high enough to roll with less resistance compared to a quality 28-32mm road tire...which is what I have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,039
Posted By mstateglfr

That's a really neat and versatile modernized...

That's a really neat and versatile modernized bike. A 90s Ritchey with fade paint and modern shifting is just straight cool.

Hot take time- a bike with a 32mm tire in the back doesn't need a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,722
Posted By mstateglfr

OK, here is the same tire in 40, 44, and 48. ...

OK, here is the same tire in 40, 44, and 48.
Does this example have any correlation, or will you exclude it too?

The numbers again match what I posted earlier and what has been documented...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,722
Posted By mstateglfr

Um...I meant what I posted. At the same psi, a...

Um...I meant what I posted.
At the same psi, a wider tire rolls faster.
With proper psi for width, a wider tire rolls slower.
See the 2 screen shots then read the comment from some Euro expert...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,722
Posted By mstateglfr

You shouldn't have equal tire pressure with those...

You shouldn't have equal tire pressure with those two sizes though.
If tire pressure is equal, the 45mm should roll faster than the 35mm tire.
But again, there should be a lower psi in the 45mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 986
Posted By mstateglfr

This will sound condescending, but it is really...

This will sound condescending, but it is really just meant to be direct- if you think your current oem stock wheels are SRAM Rival, you don't need to spend $1200 on a carbon wheelset.

With that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 555
Posted By mstateglfr

- You will need to allow any paint time to...

- You will need to allow any paint time to cure/harden. So make plans to not ride to work for a bit.
- A proper job means you remove the clearcoat before painting. Not doing that will result in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,935
Posted By mstateglfr

What are you wanting info on? - details of the...

What are you wanting info on?
- details of the components?
- details of the frame?


I am unaware of a steel frame builder that had rose cutouts on their lugs. SOMEC had tulips, for what its...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,331
Posted By mstateglfr

https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/4130-all-...

https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/4130-all-road/products/4130-all-road-copper-brown-650b-700c
$900

1x11 drivetrain and wheels that can be set up tubeless.


Forgot about this as an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 984
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes. - custom geometry vs stock geometey(can...

Yes.
- custom geometry vs stock geometey(can be custom, for more $).
- more finishes. More extensive finishes.
- cleaner looking finish of frame.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,331
Posted By mstateglfr

The rei bike is solid for the price. It isn't...

The rei bike is solid for the price. It isn't what I would want for a gravel bike long term, but if you don't want to buy used and don't want to spend more, that's a pretty good deal.
A salsa...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 984
Posted By mstateglfr

Cost varies widely because... - some finishes...

Cost varies widely because...
- some finishes take more time and materials than others.
- some cable routing designs take more time and materials than others.
- some frames/brands are cleaned up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By mstateglfr

he is saying he doesn't view the bike or the...

he is saying he doesn't view the bike or the surprise 'upgrade' as exciting.


It's cool that you like the bike. It wasn't a high end bike 44 years ago and later model years are better spec'd in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 555
Posted By mstateglfr

well- what was the reason you gave for the Miyata...

well- what was the reason you gave for the Miyata costing $10 more?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By mstateglfr

Did you luck out? I mean...I guess? It's a...

Did you luck out? I mean...I guess? It's a higher level bike than a World Sport, but an early 80s Vayageur 11.8 really wasn't impressively spec'd, compared to mid80s Voyageurs.

I guess you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 432
Posted By mstateglfr

Computers and aluminum frame bikes have come a...

Computers and aluminum frame bikes have come a long way since 1985.
I wouldnt look at a current computer and think 'man, my experience with a 1986 Tandy 1000 was that it was slow as hell' because...
Forum: Touring
05-22-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,259
Posted By mstateglfr

REI is a love-hate relationship for sure. ...

REI is a love-hate relationship for sure.
When it opened up in my metro a decade ago, it was a godsend in terms of clothing and gear that was practical, quality, and available in many...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 576
Posted By mstateglfr

- Grand Sport Race? I had to google this to even...

- Grand Sport Race? I had to google this to even know what it is, and after a few looks and being on Conti's site, I cant figure out how good it is compared to common Conti tires like the GP5K,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10,425
Views: 3,367,456
Posted By mstateglfr

not c&v ...

not c&v
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/6525283821_43495be0a1_b_32867cfe295731db1eac1eb5ed742bdf30ef4d19.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,238
Posted By mstateglfr

I wouldn't say the OP scored. I also wouldn't...

I wouldn't say the OP scored. I also wouldn't say he struck out.

The OP might get more love if he posted this stuff in the c&v section.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 841
Posted By mstateglfr

good point?**

good point?**
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 576
Posted By mstateglfr

I consistently find road and gravel tires on...

I consistently find road and gravel tires on Amazon for less than other online retailers. So go figure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,428
Posted By mstateglfr

Nobody here will know if it matters to you. I...

Nobody here will know if it matters to you.
I pereonally don't care about 2.5mm difference in frank arm length and have multiple bikes with both lengths.
Others might hate it.
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